Tiny Tim : king for a day
Languages
Closed-captioned.
Performers
Narrated by Weird Al Yankovic.
Publication Information
[Princeton, NJ] : Juno Films, [2022]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (78 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
Narrated by Weird Al Yankovic, Tiny Tim: King for a Day is a biographical doc about a musician who is not only well known for hits such as "Tip Toe through the Tulips" but for his trail-blazing personae that paved the way for other rock stars such as David Bowie, Prince, Iggy Pop, and Boy George. An outcast from a young age, Herbert Khary's rise to stardom as Tiny Tim is the ultimate fairytale. Considered a freak by many of his peers, Tiny Tim left no one unaffected. His wedding on the Carson Show was watched by over 45 million Americans and his queer personality has been celebrated by the likes of Bob Dylan, Marilyn Manson, and Lady Gaga. There were plans and hopes that Tiny Tim would be a lasting star, not only a novelty act, but one man ruined these plans: Tiny Tim. Exclusive access to Tiny Tim's intimate diaries, the playful and powerful animations, and the interviews with his family and friends make this film not only a captivating portrait of one of the oddest stars the world has ever seen, but a psychological drama, examining the borderline between insanity and geniality.
Notes
Originally produced as a documentary in 2020.
Special features: Theatrical trailer ; interview with Miss Sue ; The voice behind Tiny Tim.